Local food has huge environmental, as well as social, economical and agricultural benefits to supporting small family farms and producers. We believe in creating a culture in which local sustainable agriculture thrives as an integral part of the local economy. By valuing local agriculture we will ensure a healthy and accesible local food system for future generations.

Here are some of our favourite reasons to EAT LOCAL!

TASTE - is the first reason most people start to “Eat Local”.  Nothing can surpass the flavour of freshly picked produce, freshly baked bread or grass fed beef.
You know where your food came from.
You're supporting the LOCAL economy and keeping the $ you spend in Canada.
You're getting your food at its freshest and it didn't travel thousands of miles to get to you.
You're using less packaging and creating less garbage.
You're helping to preserve green space and farm land.

There are so many resources on the local food movement - visit our links page to find out more.

Seasonal Recipes In The Media Why Local?